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Jammu, July 16 (ANI): Pakistani Rangers on Wednesday resorted to unprovoked firing once again at an outpost along the international border in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, killing a jawan. Three other BSF personnel and four civilians were also injured during the firing. The injured soldiers and the civilians were rushed to the nearby hospital in Jammu city. According to reports, BSF troops, guarding the borderline, took positions and effectively retaliated resulting in exchanges which are still going on in the area.Jul 16, 2014

New Delhi/ Bhubaneswar, July 16 (ANI): A United Nations report on ___Millennium Development Goals___ stated that India continues to battle poverty, child and maternal deaths and sanitation, adding sustained efforts were required to cover the gap by 2015 deadline. Minority affairs minister, Najma Heptulla, while releasing the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDG) report on Wednesday said the four references in the report were not flattering. Many more goals are within reach by their 2015 target date, the report said, adding that if current trends continue, the world will surpass MDG targets on malaria, tuberculosis and access to HIV treatment. Meanwhile, an economist Jayati Ghosh said the government never paid heed to issue of poverty while preparing the annual budget.Jul 16, 2014

Mumbai, July 16 (ANI): Heavy rainfall in Mumbai resulted in water logging on Wednesday, thereby creating a problem for local residents. Not only the water logging but people of Mumbai are also facing trouble due to lack of cleanliness in the city.Jul 16, 2014

New Delhi, July 16 (ANI): Political leaders condemned Bihar Minister for art, culture and youth affairs Vinay Bihari over his statement wherein he said that mobile phones & Non-Veg diet are responsible for increasing cases of rape. Leaders and social activists said that such statements are ridiculous and should not be paid heed to by media or anyone.Jul 16, 2014

New Delhi, July 16 (ANI): Indian journalist Ved Prakash Vaidik___s meeting with chief of militant outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba_s (LeT), Hafiz Saeed, in Pakistan sparked a row, as politicians on Wednesday condemned it and called for an action against him. Vaidik, on Sunday, said he met Saeed on July 02 in Lahore city of Pakistan. BJP leader Subramanian Swamy meanwhile, said a case should be filed against the leader of the delegation that went to Pakistan Mani Shankar Aiyar and former foreign minister Salman Khurshid.Jul 16, 2014

New Delhi, July 16 (ANI): The AAP on Tuesday released a recorded audio message of party chief Arvind Kejriwal accusing the BJP of indulging in horse-trading to form the government in Delhi. This has led to a clash between the two parties with BJP saying that Kejriwal is doubting his own people.Jul 16, 2014

New Delhi, July 16 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice to all states and Union territories on a plea for legalizing passive euthanasia. The SC has appointed former solicitor general TR Andhyarujina as amicus curiae to assist it in the case relating to legalizing euthanasia. The Centre argued in the court that passive euthanasia is a form of suicide which cannot be allowed.Jul 16, 2014

New Delhi, July 16 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav is in centre of controversy all over again after a Right to Information (RTI) query revealed the state government has constantly slashed its budget allocation to the state women's commission but has enough funds to purchase two Mercedes cars and two Land Cruisers. Reacting over the same, leaders from various political parties slammed the budget.Jul 16, 2014

New Delhi, July 16 (ANI): Politicos on Wednesday reacted over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement where he said that there should be zero tolerance towards terrorism. Modi is in Brazil to attend the BRICS summit. In his first multilateral engagement with world leaders, Modi addressed the sixth summit of BRICS nations in which he made it clear that terrorism in any form was against humanity and there should be zero-tolerance against it.Jul 16, 2014

New Delhi, July 16 (ANI): Political leaders react as reports of IAS Ashok Khemka getting a post at the centre surfaces. Congress leader Rita Bahuguna Joshi and NCP leader Majid Memon said that Khemka is doubtful person and further course of action will be witnessed when he comes at centre. BJP leader Subramanian Swamy said that such loyal serviceman should be taken into duty and that Congress had already tortured him enough.Jul 16, 2014

Moscow, July 16, (ANI): A subway train derailed in Moscow, killing at least 20 people and injuring more than 150, in one of the deadliest incidents ever on the city's metro. Russia's Investigative Committee spokesperson said that atleast twenty people died when a Moscow underground train derailed between two stations. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said it will take some time to restore traffic on the line where the crash happened.Jul 16, 2014

Brazil, July 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin to further boost bilateral ties on the sidelines of BRICS summit in Brazil. Modi acknowledged Russia's long friendship with India and sought for enhancement of partnership in forays of nuclear, defence and energy. Meanwhile, addressing the summit, Modi urged participating countries to counter the global challenge of terrorism. He said that conflict and terrorism were the biggest threats to the world and BRICS had the capability to curb it. The heads of state from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa are meeting to hammer out a number of agreements between the emerging market nations. Modi cited cyber security and climate change as major issues being faced around the globe and urged the countries to come together and fight these problems.Jul 16, 2014

New Delhi, July 16 (ANI): Politicos on Wednesday reacted sharply after reports emerged that United Jihad Council chief Syed Salahuddin has called for support from al-Qaeda or Taliban to 'liberate' Kashmir. Attempting to link the separatist violence in the Indian state with pan-Islamic jihad in Syria and Iraq, Salahuddin has declared that help from Al-Qaeda, Taliban or any other like-minded group or country would be welcome. Indian politicians have however, said that appropriate action would be taken against people who try to indulge in violence inside the country.Jul 16, 2014

Gurgaon, July 16 (ANI): Senior Journalist Ved Pratap Vaidik on Wednesday said that his interview was distorted by media and was shown in edited version. Reacting on Shiv Sena’s demand to arrest Vaidik, he said that the group misinterpreted his views and will applaud him after seeing the full footage. Further, on BJP leader Subramanian Swamy’s statement where he demanded seizure of Vaidik’s passport, he said that he is a dear friend and such remarks don’t make him feel bad.Jul 16, 2014

Brazil, July 16 (ANI): Leaders of the five BRICS countries met for the first working session in Brazil in a major victory for India, sealed the agreement on the much anticipated 100 billion dollars BRICS Development Bank. The new development bank of the group of BRICS countries will be headquartered in Shanghai, China, with the presidency initially held by India. The deal was reached after intense last-minute negotiations to settle a dispute between India and China over the headquarters of the new bank, which will have initial capital of $100 billion to invest in infrastructure projects. Negotiations to create the bank dragged on for more than two years as Brazil and India fought China's attempts to get a bigger share in the lender than the others. The stark economic and political differences between the BRICS countries have made it difficult for the group to turn rhetoric to concrete action in coordinating policies.Jul 16, 2014